ABC released the official trailer for the new comedy series Shifting Gears starring Tim Allen that explores family dynamics in unique format of fractured family. The series which debuts on January 8 features Tim Allen's character as a father challenged with his estranged adult daughter adding comedy with heartwarming themes. The initial premise features a return to network television for Tim Allen and promises viewers a blend of humor and heart.
Kat Dennings as Rebellious Daughter and Family Conflict Form Basis for New ABC Sitcom Shifting Gears
Shifting Gears tells the story of Matt acted by Tim Allen and his estranged adult daughter Riley played by Kat Dennings that has moved with her two kids enacted by Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis back home creating intergenerational comedic moments. Riley returns home with the classic Pontiac GTO vehicle that she stole years ago from her father sparking initial intergenerational family drama. ABC’s newest comedy shows an aging father alongside a maturing yet slightly rebellious daughter character attempting reconciliation using comedic dialog. Shifting Gears serves as Tim Allen’s return to the ABC network that has historically produced highly successful television sitcoms featuring the famous actor .
Tim Allen’s Return to ABC Network Following Home Improvement and Last Man Standing in Shifting Gears
ABC ordered Shifting Gears to series this past July which further established the return of Tim Allen after iconic sitcom series such as Home Improvement and the popular series Last Man Standing which had three of its six seasons on the ABC network. Tim Allen's extensive career within sitcom production brings a special element into this production by the network. Shifting Gears cast will also feature actors Daryl “Chill” Mitchell and Seann William Scott portraying employees that assist with Matt's classic car restoration business . Shifting Gears represents the network attempting to utilize familiar and well-established talent with a solid history with producing engaging network shows to garner interest for their new title.
Michelle Nader as Showrunner of ABC’s Shifting Gears with Additional Production Details
Shifting Gears is being produced by 20th Television with Michelle Nader acting as showrunner alongside a team of executive producers including Tim Allen Marty Adelstein Becky Clements Richard Baker Rick Messina John Pasquin Jim Patterson Bob Daily plus John Amodeo . Kat Dennings also has a significant role as producer for the television show. Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully the series creators have executive producer credit for the pilot episode despite the show move to ABC without their additional involvement in other segments. 20th Television will also be managing filming schedules for future broadcasts of Shifting Gears with a premier launch January 8 across major television networks that are part of the ABC umbrella of brands.
ABC Release a First Look at Shifting Gears Revealing Clash Between Generations with Comedic Tone
ABC released its first trailer for Shifting Gears revealing the sitcom dynamics that revolve around Matt the "stubborn widowed owner of a classic car restoration shop" enacted by Tim Allen that welcomes Riley and her children into his house thus sparking humorous generational and family conflict. Tim Allen also shares a comical banter when his character finds his daughter has returned using his personal vintage automobile calling her a ‘thief’. Kat Dennings provides equal parts of comedic response while showcasing the complex familial bond created with Allen's character that develops overtime in the series. Maxwell Simkins and Barrett Margolis play a crucial role by being Riley's children who become interwoven into story adding to series’ multi-generational plot development. The official trailer from ABC confirms that Tim Allen will still show his old character familiarisms as the new show explores some new concepts for story production across multiple episodes.
Reconciling a Fractured Relationship: Humorous Dialogue And Character Dynamics In ABC Comedy Shifting Gears
The trailer reveals tension within Matt and Riley’s previous relationship which is also humorously expressed while talking about an past confrontation involving the ‘double bird’ and when Matt learns Riley is now broken financially and her living circumstances have been destabilized. Kat Dennings shows character's vulnerable moments with Matt’s character. The show addresses issues related to making amends as Matt and Riley face a somewhat difficult dynamic. Humorous interactions arise that show a different spin to father and daughter relationships with dialogues focusing on what ‘adult’ discussions or conversations really mean . Tim Allen has added several adlib moments with a ‘news’ comment that clearly demonstrates what viewers have come to expect of the famed actor within all his sitcom productions. Riley comments on how her now deceased mother was the ‘bridge’ for their interactions thus making many wonder if there will be similar elements throughout the new broadcast season that provide touching narrative between humorous lines.
Tim Allen and Kat Dennings Star as Lead Duo Highlighting Family Dynamics On New ABC Series
ABC’s new show titled Shifting Gears offers lighthearted looks into familial dynamics involving Tim Allen as he continues his television acting career this time co starring with Kat Dennings demonstrating their very different personalities and acting choices. Kat Dennings provides excellent comedic talent alongside Tim Allen showcasing character depth from a mother’s viewpoint while dealing with a father she previously had difficulties with thus giving a sense of maturity into a sitcom plot. Shifting Gears trailer also demonstrated Tim Allen interacting with other cast members Daryl “Chill” Mitchell Seann William Scott Maxwell Simkins Barrett Margolis each bringing a different viewpoint in comedic story telling.
Premiere Date and Additional Cast Members Along with Production for ABC Series
Shifting Gears premiere will be on ABC television network on January 8 at 8 pm ET featuring also a solid group of supporting actors which includes Seann William Scott as Gabriel Daryl “Chill” Mitchell as Stitch Maxwell Simkins as Carter and Barrett Margolis as Georgia. Jenna Elfman will also appear recurring as Eve Drake a choreographer who owns dance studio which is located near Parker Customs the car garage shown on screen. John Pasquin acted as pilot episode director providing visual continuity across all coming episodes during pre production phase. ABC recently picked up the comedy for television and proceeded without prior series writers and show developers Mike Scully and Julie Thacker Scully. ABC’s Shifting Gears is being produced by 20th Television with main characters also involved in production process.